Regional Learning & Development Manager

(ROLE PURPOSE) • Lead the Group’s Learning & Development strategy across multiple offices in the regions. • Build organisational, leadership and workforce capabilities aligned with current and future business needs. • Establish consistent L&D frameworks, governance, systems and development pathways across the organisation. • Partner HR and business leaders to identify capability gaps and translate them into practical development solutions. (JOB DESCRIPTION) L&D STRATEGY & CAPABILITY • Develop and drive the Group’s L&D strategy, policies and governance framework. • Lead organisation-wide Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and annual learning priorities. • Design and strengthen competency frameworks, proficiency standards and career pathways. • Build leadership and talent development programmes supporting succession and future capability needs. • Partner HRBPs and business leaders on capability gaps, development priorities and learning solutions. LEARNING PROGRAMMES & OPERATIONS • Oversee corporate learning programmes including induction, internships and scholarships. • Manage mandatory training, certifications, refresher requirements and training records. • Drive effective use and continuous improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS). • Leverage internal subject-matter experts to build sustainable in-house learning capabilities. • Manage external training providers, educational institutions and learning partners. PERFORMANCE, GOVERNANCE & BUDGET • Establish L&D metrics, dashboards and reporting to measure effectiveness and support decision-making. • Manage L&D budgets, training expenditure and applicable training grants. • Ensure learning activities meet organisational, industry, compliance and audit requirements. • Continuously improve L&D processes, controls and service-delivery standards. TEAM LEADERSHIP • Lead, coach and develop the L&D Executive / Senior Executive. • Set priorities, oversee deliverables and strengthen team capability. • Support broader HR and organisational projects as required. (CANDIDATE PROFILE) • Degree/Diploma in HR, Learning & Development, Organisational Development, Business Administration or related discipline. • 8 - 10 years’ experience in regional L&D , talent development and/or organisational capability . • Proven experience designing and implementing L&D frameworks, programmes and competency models. • Strong knowledge of TNA, adult learning, programme design, facilitation and learning evaluation. • Good understanding of leadership development, talent development and succession planning. • Experience working across multiple functions, locations and/or multicultural environments . • Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. • Comfortable balancing strategic L&D leadership with hands-on execution. • Strong analytical, reporting and digital/HR systems capability. • Experience with Workday HCM and/or Workday Learning would be advantageous. (WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR) • Regional HR experience is a Must • Strategic thinker who can also execute and deliver. • Strong business partner able to work effectively with senior leaders and HRBPs. • Structured, analytical and commercially practical. • Passionate about building capability — not simply organising training programmes. Jennifer Loh Drysdale Banks R1101329